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edX announces new MicroMasters programs for career advancement

edX [1]the online education platform from Harvard and MITannounced the launch of 16 new MicroMasters [2] programs from top universities across the globe.

EdX created MicroMasters programs to bridge the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace. Through 12 prestigious university partners, edX is expanding these programs across in-demand fields like:

The newly launched programs build on the success of the MicroMasters launch in September 2016, when edX and 14 international partners debuted 19 programs in topics like artificial intelligence and supply chain management.

These credit-eligible, career-relevant programs are free to try, and can help advance careers and offer a pathway to an accelerated Master’s program. Top employers, including industry-leading companies like IBM, PWC, Hootsuite, Bloomberg, Fidelity and more, recognize MicroMasters programs for real-time, real-world relevancy.

A full list of the latest MicroMasters offerings is available:

Data Science and Analytics

Computer Science

Hybrid Jobs

Engineering

Material from a press release was used in this report.